Move-In Updates - Lynx Crossing

With 5 weeks until Move-In, it's time to start thinking about what to pack! Please see the Lynx Crossing Packing List - 2023-2024 for our updated Packing List. While this is a great start, this is not an extensive list of the items you may need. For clarification on any items you are considering packing, please email residence-life@olucdenver.onmicrosoft.com with your questions.

If you are considering Shipping some of your items, please review the below information.

Mailing Address:

Packages will only be held for our Fall Students starting Tuesday, August 8th. Any Packages received before this date will be Returned to Sender.

Residents can pick up all packages directly at the Front Desk. Package delivery for residents will be available starting at 8:00 PM on their Move-In Day and continuing daily when the front desk is open. Due to volume and staffing restrictions for facilitating Move-In operations, we will not be issuing packages prior to 8:00 PM on any of the Move-In Days above. Please plan accordingly.

As we get closer to the start of the year, we start seeing more questions about billing and how payments can be made. Here are some of our more frequently asked questions and resources to assist with any financial concerns you may have. Please see the answers to these questions under the column for your Institution.

Question	CU Denver	MSU Denver	CCD
Where can I see and pay my Bill for Housing and Dining?	Your Bill will be available through UCDAccess, alongside your tuition and fees.	Your Bill will be available through your Student Hub, alongside your tuition and fees.	You will receive an email from melissa.niblack@ucdenver.edu prior to the start of the term with an invoice for your Housing and Dining Charges.
When will Charges for Housing and Dining be Posted?	Housing and Dining aims to have all charges posted by August 1st for the Fall Term, January 5th for the Spring Term, and May 1st for the Summer Term.	Housing and Dining aims to have all charges posted by August 1st for the Fall Term, January 5th for the Spring Term, and May 1st for the Summer Term.	Housing and Dining aims to have all charges sent during the first week in August for the Fall Term, the first week in January for the Spring Term, and the first week in May for the Summer Term.
When is my Payment Due?	Payment dues dates can be found on the Bursar's Billing Calendar.	Payment dues dates can be found on the Bursar's Billing Calendar.	Payment is due when the invoice is received.
Is there a payment plan option rather than all at once?	Payment plans are available through the UCDAcess Portal. More information on payment plans can be found on the Payment Plans Page under Student Finances.	Payment plans are available through MSU Denver. More information on payment plans can be found on the Payment Plans Page under the Bursar's Office.	Yes, there are payment plans available. Please email melissa.niblack@ucdenver.edu to go over the payment plan we are able to provide.
Can Financial Aid and/or Scholarships help pay for Housing?	Please email Lynx.Central@ucdenver.edu for more information.	Please email bursar@msudenver.edu for more information.	Please email FinancialAid@ccd.edu for more information.
I need to complete the FAFSA. How do I do that?	To complete the FAFSA, you will need to go to the Federal Student Aid website. Please email Lynx.Central@ucdenver.edu for assistance.	To complete the FAFSA, you will need to go to the Federal Student Aid website. Please email finaid@msudenver.edu for assistance.	To complete the FAFSA, you will need to go to the Federal Student Aid website. Please email FinancialAid@ccd.edu for assistance.
I'm receiving VA Benefits. How do I use these to pay for my housing bill?	If you are utilizing VA Benefits to pay for some or all of your education, please see the VMSS Benefits Checklist to start the certification process.	If you are utilizing VA Benefits to pay for some or all of your education, please contact Veteran and Military Student Services to start the certification process.	If you are utilizing VA Benefits to pay for some or all of your education, please contact the Veterans Services Center to start the certification process.

 

As we are getting closer to move-in day, you may be thinking about making some last-minute contract changes. Below are the changes that students may make at this time:

Meal Plan Changes:

You may request One (1) Meal Plan Change Per term. Requests made prior to the Start of Classes will have their billing updated to the correct amount for the entire term. Requests made after the Start of Classes up until Census Date, September 6th, will be prorated. Meal Plan changes will be made within 24 business hours, while billing will be updated each Friday based on the date of the request.

Parking Changes:

If you are still interested in Parking for the 23-24 academic year and either did not sign up or missed your offer, you are able to add yourself to the waitlist by accessing the Request Changes Tab in the CU Denver Housing Portal. Please note that we send offers via email, so keep an eye out for this information. Receiving an offer will be subject to availability.

Waitlists:

Trying to secure a different space? You may add yourself to the room waitlists for your building. Please note that these spaces are offered via email as we have availability. Offers expire within 48 hours of the initial offer email, so please keep a close eye on your email.

All available contract changes can be found on the Request Changes Tab in the CU Denver Housing Portal. This Tab will be available at 9 am on Tuesday, August 1st.

**Room Assignment Changes**:

We are NOT accepting requests for any room changes prior to Move-In at this time. We will continue to make offers to our waitlist residents, as we have availability. Those will be updated prior to move-in.

 

NAVIGATING TO CAMPUS

Lynx Crossing Residence Hall is located at 318 Walnut St, Denver CO, 80104. Residents moving into Lynx Crossing should enter the Lynx Crossing parking lot located on the west side of the building. 

 

If you are approaching campus from 1-25 South:

• Take Exit 211 for 23rd Ave toward 20th Ave 
• Turn right on Mile High Stadium Cir
• Turn left onto Bryant St.
• Continue onto Mile High Stadium Cir.
• Turn left onto W. Colfax Ave/Old West Colfax Ave
• Continue onto Walnut St. for ¼ of a mile
• Turn right into the Lynx Crossing parking lot

If you are approaching campus from 1-25 North:

• Take Exit 210B for Auraria Parkway 
• Continue onto Auraria Parkway
• Turn right onto 7th St.
• Turn right onto Walnut St.
• Continue on Walnut St. for ¼ of a mile
• Turn left into the Lynx Crossing parking lot

STUDENT ID CARDS 

The University ID card is also your access card for the residence halls, as it is your bedroom key and meal plan card, so it is important that you have it in your possession and readily available on move-in day.   

If you are unable to pick up your ID before Move-In Day, you will be able to pick it up on Move-In Day, as early as 8:00 AM. Again, you will not be able to check in or begin moving in until you have picked up your student ID. Student IDs can only be picked up by the student.

CHECK-IN PROCEDURES

Students must check-in at the Front Desk in the Lynx Crossing Lobby to receive access to their bedroom and other essential information. 

Each student must check-in in person. Family members and other guests will not be able to check in their student(s) and/or receive keys.